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Cover of The Mirror of Fate

The Mirror of Fate

T. A. Barron (1999)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.05
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendshipHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneMage / WizardComing-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeMentor FigureQuestChosen OneHaunted LocationMagic AcademyFound Family

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityHumanity vs PowerSelf-DiscoveryBalance of Magic and MortalityGrowth Through Adventure

Synopsis

Through adventures involving a haunted marsh, talking trees, and the creature called the ballymag, the young wizard Merlin continues to experience both his growing powers and his essential humanity.

Tags

Quest FantasyArthurian LegendMagical RealismCharacter-Driven